Paavo Lipponen

Finnish politician
Person human Q29110
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Summary

Paavo Lipponen was born on April 23, 1941[1], in Pello[2]. He has worked as a politician[3] and writer[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (553 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Father: Orvo Lipponen[6]
  • Mother: Hilkka Iissalo[7]
  • Spouse: Päivi Lipponen[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Finland[9]
  • Native language: Finnish[10]
  • Educated at: Dartmouth College[11], University of Helsinki[12], Kuopio Lyceum High School[13]
  • Award received: Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[14], Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class[15], Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class[16], Order of the White Star, 1st Class[17], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[18], Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[19], Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[20], Order of Friendship[21], Fulbright Scholarship[22], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[23], Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[24], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25], Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[26], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[27]
  • Sex or gender: male[28]
  • Member of political party: Social Democratic Party of Finland[29]
  • Commons category: Paavo Lipponen[30]
  • Military, police or special rank: Sergeant First Class[31]
  • Family name: Lipponen[32]
  • Given name: Paavo[33], Tapio[34]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Paavo Lipponen[35]
  • Commons gallery: Paavo Lipponen[36]
  • Work location: Helsinki[37]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[38]
  • Birth name: Paavo Tapio Lipponen[39]
  • Name in native language: Paavo Lipponen[40]
  • Number of children: 3[41]
  • Significant person: Kalevi Sorsa[42], Sauli Niinistö[43], Mauno Koivisto[44]
  • Candidacy in election: 1983 Finnish parliamentary election[45], 1987 Finnish parliamentary election[46], 1991 Finnish parliamentary election[47], 1995 Finnish parliamentary election[48], 1999 Finnish parliamentary election[49], 2003 Finnish parliamentary election[50]

Why It Matters

Paavo Lipponen has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Paavo Lipponen born?

Paavo Lipponen's place of birth was Pello[2].

Who were Paavo Lipponen's parents?

Paavo Lipponen's father was Orvo Lipponen[6]. Paavo Lipponen's mother was Hilkka Iissalo[7].

Who was Paavo Lipponen married to?

Paavo Lipponen's spouses include Päivi Lipponen[8].

What did Paavo Lipponen do for work?

Paavo Lipponen worked as a politician[3] and writer[4].

Where did Paavo Lipponen go to school?

Paavo Lipponen was educated at Dartmouth College[11], University of Helsinki[12], and Kuopio Lyceum High School[13].

What awards did Paavo Lipponen receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[14], Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class[15], Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class[16], and Order of the White Star, 1st Class[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Finnish MP database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . State Calendar of Finland. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . likumi.lv. Retrieved . likumi.lv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . president.ee. Retrieved . president.ee. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . president.ee. Retrieved . president.ee. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . Q123438154. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . ordens.presidencia.pt. ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . e-seimas.lrs.lt. Retrieved . e-seimas.lrs.lt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . ritarikunnat.fi. Retrieved . ritarikunnat.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . Q123518818. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . State Calendar of Finland. wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . State Calendar of Finland. wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . State Calendar of Finland. wikidata.org.
  28. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [1] ↑ . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . urn.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . eduskunta.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . eduskunta.fi. eduskunta.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  44. [45] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  45. [46] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  46. [47] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  47. [48] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  48. [49] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  49. [50] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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